Proverbs 26:4

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.

In context

2 Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.

3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!

4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.

5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.

6 Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him.
KJV King James Version: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
WEB World English Bible: Don’t answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
ASV American Standard Version: Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him — even thou.
DBY Darby Translation: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
WBS Webster Bible: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like him.